ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
Episodes
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Jul 15, 2014 • 55min
62- Calm the Chaos: Managing Your ADHD Child's Intense Emotions (and Your Own!)
Coaches Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster offer tips for managing intense emotions (no small feat, with ADHD impulsivity in the equation) and preventing angry outbursts.
Jul 8, 2014 • 57min
61- ADHD Career Clinic: Find the Right Job and Manage Symptoms in the Workplace
Career counselor Wilma Fellman advises on choosing a job that suits your passions, strengths, and weaknesses. She discusses the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in their careers, strategies for finding the right job fit, and managing symptoms in the workplace. The importance of not making assumptions for individuals with disabilities is emphasized. Resources for career development, exploring career options, and analyzing job titles are also discussed.
Jul 1, 2014 • 51min
60- Family Mindfulness: How to Manage Stress and Stay Happy in ADHD Households
Want a calmer, happier household? Mark Bertin, M.D., explains how mindfulness can lead to better parenting and offers tips for dialing down stress in your family.
Jun 24, 2014 • 55min
59- The ADHD Explosion: The Facts Behind the Rapid Rise in Diagnoses
One in 20 kids was diagnosed with ADHD in the 1980s and '90s. One in nine is diagnosed with the condition today. Dr. Stephen Hinshaw explains what's behind this rise in ADHD diagnoses.
Jun 17, 2014 • 56min
58- What's Eating Your Child? How Foods Affect ADHD Symptoms
Nutrition detective Kelly Dorfman gives the lowdown on food dyes, gluten sensitivity, and ADHD; the culprit foods you should eliminate from your child's diet; and key nutrients your child probably isn't getting enough of.
Jun 10, 2014 • 60min
57- Emotions and ADHD: How Adults and Teens Can Find Emotional Balance
Shame, anger, guilt, hopelessness - feelings like these can take over and cause an ADHDer to get "stuck" at school, at work, or in relationships. Dr. Thomas Brown brings attention to the unrecognized role emotions play in our lives.
Jun 5, 2014 • 55min
56- Defuse Defiance: Treating Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Kids and Adults
Dr. William Dodson, expert in treating Oppositional Defiant Disorder, discusses the co-occurrence of ODD and ADHD. He explains the use of atypical antipsychotic medications and the challenges of dealing with oppositional defiant children. The podcast also explores the ineffectiveness of wilderness programs for children with ODD and provides tips for finding a therapist. Additionally, it discusses the potential link between early trauma and the development of ADHD or ODD.
Jun 3, 2014 • 59min
55- Motivate Your ADHD Child: What Makes Kids Tick and How Parents Can Help
Tired of nagging your ADHD kid? Ann Dolin, M.Ed., teaches parents how to inspire initiative in your child. The turnaround can start by spending just 15 minutes a day doing something he likes together.
May 27, 2014 • 52min
54- CBT for ADHD: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Improve Time Management and Executive Function
Mary Solanto, Ph.D., outlines cognitive behavioral therapy techniques that can help ADHD adults overcome procrastination, ward off the irrational thoughts that can lead to anxiety and depression, and more.
May 20, 2014 • 56min
53- Tech That Teaches: The Best Apps, Games, and Software for ADHD Children
Randy Kulman and James Daley discuss using technology to support ADHD children, including the benefits and challenges of Minecraft, transitioning to war games, and apps for organizing homework. They also recommend brain training programs and math-based games to improve cognitive skills.
